Easily referenced in Neuman’s Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, Bill Dancy’s ’ Discovering Virginia's Colonial Artifacts’ and a Guilford Court House National Park Service Museum display, such early forged iron sickles with the long sweeping blade are frequently touted for their Revolutionary War military use. While true, such hand sickle’s though true enough they were a common farm utility in their time. That said they were heavily used in the period and have seldom survived. This example remains in untouched, totally original condition and will make a nice addition to any period collection. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!